Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-05-06
THE NEW SENATOR.
GENERAL DISAPPOINTMENT At Mr.. CAM
DENIS DEFEAT
Everybody Agrees That Mr.. Faulkner viii
Reflect Honor on His Party and
State.

The chief subject OF conversation among
all classes of citizens, yesterday, was the
action of the Legislature i'll electing Judge
C. J. Faulkner Senator. There was very
general almost unanimous feeling oil
disappointment AT the defeat of Mr.. Cam
den. Republicans and Democrats alike,
with few exceptions, felt that from every
point OF view he was entitled TO re-elec,
ton, and his choice by the Legislature
would have been heartily commended by
our people. As it was the election
of Mr.. Faulkner was aCqui, seed IN rs
being a wise choice, and there was a free
expression of opinion to the effect that he
would make good Senator. There was
also decided sentiment that Delegate
Whitaker deserves and has the hearty
thanks OF the people Of Ohio county, ire
spective of party, and that Mr.. Gleason'S
complimentary vote Tor him, for the Sena
torsmp, coming from Democrat, was i
neat and well merited compliment.
REGISTER reporters felt the public pulse
yesterday, and this morning we give the
following rs fair examples of the way the
people feel:
George HOok-Camden was my man,
but Faulkner is good selection. He Is
brany young man.
John WaltOn-The result is entirely un
expected TO me, but outside of Camden
prefer Faulkner.
J. NJ. McCullough-The selection snits
me.
Major Mitchell-It's a better selection
than Lucas would have been.
l.. S. Jordan-lf we can't get Camden
we'll take Faulkner. His election re-
unites the Democracy.
George Woods-That knocks out Lucas
It's good election.
Justice Davis-lIe is Il man of brains.
T. NJ. Garvin-The Republicans ought
Ia have elected Camden, but Faulkner Is
"a good man and a straight Democrat.
%. Justice PhillipS-lIe will make Il good
Senator.
p. Il. Dobbins-I think Republican:
would rather have had Camden, hut
think Faulkner is a good choice; he is
man of ability, and a fair politician.
J. ID. Elson - Yes, it will reunite The
Democracy, but where will Lucas come in
Sheriff Haudlan-lt is the best way on
of the difficulty. 4 better man cOulG no
have been selected.
Postmaster SmpsOn-Camden' dciea
is an outrage, only eXcelied by the PreSi
dental steal of 1876. | am great admir-
er of Judge Faulkner, and he will make 1
safe Senator.
Ben Allison-l'd like to know his posi-
ton on the tariff.
s. +. Hildreth-It snits me tip-tOp
Sep Habits good selection, but il
don't heal the breach.
f.. Buckman-NeXt TO Camden | would
rather have seen Faulkner than any othe
man the Democrats have mentioned.
NJ. Rcilly-Or course, wanted to Sc,
Camden elected, but Faulkner is %OOC
man. Pm glad the matter is settled.
Jacob Kemple-Faulkner is cultivated
and polished gentleman, a man of ability
aud will make good Sunator--tOr Dem
oCrat.
A. J. Clarkc-From what know Of Mr.
Faulkner, he will make Il good Senator.
G. w. Atl,inson-Mr. Faulkner viii
make good n Senator He is man of de
cided ability
o. G.. Scoicld-The Democrats have
made good selection.
Ex-MayOr Millcr-Outside Of Camden
the selection of Mr.. Faulkner is ~ good ;
one as could he made. lie is a brilliant
man.
J. w. Gallaher, of MOundsville--It
much rather have had Camden.
r. s. Riley-It's complete victory, an'
outside Of Mr. Camden couldn't have beer
better. Differences will now rapidly sub
side. The Republican goose is cooked.
Joseph Speidel-I am disappointed
Camden should have been elected, by al
means. He was, in a measure, one OF on
own people, being largely identified will
this end of the State, and for this reason
added to personal ones, ! would like u
have seen him win. believe, however
Faulkner will make n good Senator.
Mayor Seabright-Mr. Faulkner was my
second choice.
J. II. Holt am satisfied.